Books like Misery Guts by Morris Gleitzman
Mistaken errors in the publisher’s copy have turned this book into a light‑hearted chase for cheerfulness. Unaffiliated with any known story by the author, the text merely follows a boy who attempts to brighten his parents' outlook by painting their shop in vivid colors and persuading them to relocate from gloomy England to the utopian setting of Paradise. With a playful tone and a focus on optimism, the narrative offers a simple lesson in how youthful enthusiasm can influence family dynamics.
First publish date: January 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Morris Gleitzman
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